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I headed home in the night, my aunts had offered to spend the night at their place, but I was a little afraid of the glint in Melka's eyes. There was no telling what she might get up to. So I found myself in the evening in a lonely street, in the peace and quiet of the city-.
- Brother?! Wait! - New York is a big city, and there's a lot of noise and shouting in the streets, so you don't have to pay attention. - Oh, wait a minute! Do you know how uncomfortable it is to wear a sweatshirt on the run?!!
- Haa. Then don't put it on. Why did you even come out? - I turned to see Penny catching up with me.
- Whew. I've got the breath of a normal person, even a very weak and unathletic one! - Is she still trying to hide her alter ego?
- You should eat less crisps and watch anime. - trying to get our relationship back on track, I answered her in my usual half-serious way.
- I'd die like that. - She was deadly serious, looking like a patient dying of cancer at the mere thought of cutting down on watching anime.
- So? What are you doing out? If you're going to do something stupid again, go home.
- No, it's nothing like that, I just want to walk you home so you don't get kidnapped on the way, you're not just a guy now, you're a star. - I don't want her to be mistaken for a kid on the way back and get kidnapped with a candy bar, and knowing her, she'll go!
- And if I'm being honest?
- What's the matter, little brother?! I mean, who do you think I am if you think I have some sort of base motive?! - Penny pouted and stomped her foot, to which I sighed, turned round and walked away.
- Little one, how long are you gonna stand there? - I don't think she'll have time to give me much trouble on the way to the bus stop.
.....
- Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo. What a nice guy, huh? - yet somehow she managed to, offering to walk through the streets.
- Yuhuuuuu... What an arse! - where we were surrounded by a group of tall girls in black stocking masks. - You and I are going to have a good time!
- Yes! Wait. Aren't we talking about rape, so what's his arse got to do with it when we're interested in his cock?" one of the girls stopped her ominous advances and tilted her head thoughtfully.
- Ch-ch-cle-God! Ava, we were in church today!
- Besides, with the help of improvised devices, you can rape in the arse. - Suddenly there was a highly intellectual discourse.
- Oh, that makes sense. My mum's got a lot of hand-...
- Girls! Shame on you, for God's sake. - It seems their leader has lost control of the situation. - Mmm-hmm... Anyway, get ready to lose your virginity to a group of bandits!
- Brother, run! I'll hold them off! - Penny got in front of me, blocking me in.
- Oh, so I'm not a virgin. Can I go now?
I checked the time on my phone, I could still catch the bus.
- Erm. So are we still doing this? - one of the bandits asked the leader, who was standing still.
- B-b-b-brother, you're not... - For the first time that night, I felt a chill run down my spine, and it wasn't because of the bandits or the weather. - Was it the one you were lying on the floor with? So you really did "it"?!
- No, not Bom-Silver, I lost my virginity to my ex, Flash. - While Penny tilted her head at the right angle and stared at me unblinkingly, I shrugged my shoulders and replied.
- FUCK IT!!! - shrieked the bandits around their leader.
- N-n-no such thing! - who wrung her hands when Penny turned her head in her direction. It's funny how Petty didn't break her neck, because apart from turning her head, the rest of her body remained motionless.
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- I'm sorry, Brother... - said the cornered Penny.
- We're so sorry...' mouthed the thugs behind her from the same position.
- Yes, sorry please... - Flash was also cornered. Somehow I'm unusually good at this, maybe I should think about a career as a childminder? Though I've had enough trouble with one child.... - How did you know?
- By the size of my breasts.
- Oh! Oh! Really? - Flash squirmed in her seat. Somehow taking my words as a compliment.
- Ooh-la-la-la-la-la! - her partners in crime chanted merrily.
- Ahem. - Penny, on the other hand, bit the edge of her fingernail.
- Seriously, stockings are not the best material for masks. - although it wouldn't be true to say her silhouette didn't help me recognise her. - Who are the others?
- We're-- We play football together at school. My teammates. - just like I thought. Although I didn't rule out the possibility that they were just classmates.
- Hey, Ava Ayala, I'm free Saturday night, how about you? If so, I can help you fix this misunderstanding! - Says the one whose mother has something under her bed that's better left unmentioned.
- What are you doing?! - Flash asked through gritted teeth, shoving her friend lightly.
- Why? I think I'm in love. He put me up against the wall so assertively that I can't help but imagine him forcibly pushing me into my mum's room to possess me, pulling out the biggest w-.
- Shut up! You fucking pervert! - Flash shouted, slouching.
- Oh, come on, like any of you didn't want the same thing? - everyone turned their heads in my direction with red cheeks and glistening eyes.
- Didn't they teach you to stand in the corner?! Eyes in the wall!
- And if I say I didn't, I'll be flogged? - her flirtatiousness makes me depressed.
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- So the plan was for you to protect me so I'd fall in love with you? - summed up Penny's explanation. - Well, what did this lost to society promise you that you decided to help her?
- Well. She promised to help someone with their classes and upcoming tests. - everyone turned their heads towards Flash when they heard the word "someone".
- Yeah, I asked her for a home video of you. - ...just ignore it, just ignore it.
- Well I... - Flash turned her head in my direction, with a shy look trying to draw mine away. - I see what you asked for...
- Haa... Seriously, we've had one date, and I'm not sure we've totalled more than a day together, so where are those lovey-dovey eyes coming from? - Am I honey-dipped that girls are all over me?
- Actually, Flash also asked me to help her with her exam, Bro... - Penny said, as if nothing had happened, which made me feel awkward as hell. - She's a mess!
- Don't tell him, I'm ashamed! - Trust me, Flash, I'm the most embarrassed right now.
*(ringing)
Thank God I was rescued by Sang-hyun. That's what a good friend and a great future brother-in-law is. The topic was his and Penny's future date, which he asked me to do on a weekday between dates with the Avengers, because his sisters are flying in to meet me this weekend.
- Penny, are you free Thursday? - Not realising what was even going on, Petty nodded. - Yes, Han Sang-hyun, the handsome idol with the perfect character, to whom I defer everything, she is free.
Following my brother-in-law's request, I handed the phone to Penny, whom he decided to personally make a date with. Oh, what a determined man!
- Mm-hmm. Huh?
- She's in. - While Penny was stumped, I said yes for her.
- Mm-hmm. Bro, what the hell just happened? - she stared at me with a blank expression of incomprehension.
-You don't have to thank me, Penny, this Thursday you have a date with Sang-hyun, that handsome guy from the show. - The little one is clearly frowning and ready to protest. - What's the problem?
- What's the problem?! Brother, are you crazy?! I told you I'm going to marry you and..!
- I've made it clear enough that I don't agree. Didn't I? But you're still pushing your line, aren't you? What's more, you involve others in it. - I swept my hand along the other girls, who were clearly starting to feel uncomfortable with our argument. - So why can't I do exactly the same thing?
- N-No, this is different! I just want us to be happy! And you're trying to trample on my feelings.
- No. I want us to be happy too. You and me, but not together, or rather not in the same way. And as someone who wants married love, the very idea of romanticising it perverts and tramples my feelings. You may not like to hear this, but the same thing you're experiencing now, I was experiencing when you mentioned the idea of our union.
- P-Why are you being so... *sob*... - here's Petite starting to cry. It's not nice to bring a sister to tears, of course, but that's the fate of those who love sincerely, not just want to love - to be honest, to hurt when necessary.
- Penny, love isn't ice cream, I can't just give mine away when you cry. It's time to grow up, give Sang-hyun a chance.
- *Sniffles*... What's he got to do with this?!
- You were talking about the sincerity of your feelings for me, right? - The little one nodded. - So I'm not asking you to marry him, date him, or sleep with him, I'm just asking you to go on a date. Is one date a threat to your feelings?
- N-No, but. - she waited for me to answer something so she wouldn't have to answer it herself. However, I continued to silently humble her with my gaze. - I get it... If it's required to prove my feelings to you, I'll go on a date with that Sah-Pin.....
- Sang-hyun. You're also going on a date with Glenn this weekend. Don't make a surprised face, and don't make me repeat the same cheap lines a second time....
- Uwaaaaaah! - Penny took off and ran away. - I HATE YOU!
As hard as it is on my heart, I have to suppress my feelings and bear the sorrow. Still, I'm sorry to the core.... Sang-hyun, Glenn, I pity the one of you who will marry her. As the older brother, I should have raised her better.
- So... - Flash began quietly, clearly uncomfortable with the whole situation. - After her dates, will you accept Penny's feelings?
- No. I'll accept the next time she tries to outgrow them.
- Ugh. Big brothers are tough, huh? - the girls started whispering with somewhat frightened faces.
- I think I'm in love, make me your little sister too! - Well, all but one. But I still don't pay attention to her.
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Natasha's evening didn't go well, another missed bottle of wine without a pleasant stupefaction, another cute beau who was interested in her persona and only that. Another empty, lonely night, trying not to think about the past and a time when her name wasn't counted among the heroes.
Choosing a long route, actually lengthening it with unnecessary turns and passing through streets with neighbourhoods she had never been to before, the Widow tried to find salvation in the beauty of the signs beckoning with their lights.
Thus around one corner an unexpected encounter awaited her. A young guy, still a boy, stood at the bus stop checking his watch. He didn't know that due to the weekend, the last two buses had been taken off this route.
Neither did the Widow, who had parked her car and decided to watch the boy's nervousness and liveliness for a while while drinking a tart drink. Five minutes later, she honked. He didn't pay attention. She did it again. He turned around, didn't recognise the car, and went back to looking on his phone for reasons why the bus was delayed. She honked again.
- Shut up!!!
- Huh?! - suddenly a bucket of water was dumped on Natasha's expensive car. With anger at Peter, she decided to pull up. - Are you deaf or what? I honked three times!
- A woman. - Parker looked at her in surprise. - Who are you?
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- So you're coming back so late from your relatives? Didn't they think it might be dangerous for you to get home so late? - Natasha started a conversation in the drenched car outside.
- The aunts might have, but my sick sister didn't.
- Oh, I didn't know you had a sick sister, I'm sorry.
- Don't worry, she's as healthy as an ox, but she's banged up.
- Sounds. Interesting? Do you want to tell me what happened today?
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- Oh kids with one love in their heads~ - Natasha said with a nostalgia-soaked smile.
- What about me? - Peter grinned back, not realising she was talking about both of them. - Oh, stop there, I need to buy something at the convenience store, and it's a couple of steps from my house.
- All right. - the car started to slow down, coming round the right corner. - So, how long till you guys have dates with us? You got your assignments yet?
- Not yet. Why?
- I'll probably be on your list somewhere down the line, right? I'm cold, openly disinterested, and I think three of the four eliminated in the first round went on a date with me, so it's a bad choice. - With every word she said, the fire in Peter's eyes grew more and more intense. Natasha couldn't see it, for she was carefully watching the road. - But you know what? If that's the way it is, you seem like a nice guy and I like you, so pick me and I'll make sure you don't get knocked out in the first round.
The widow said this from the perspective of the wide prospects open to the contestants after the show. Everyone was on magazine covers, everyone was invited to talk shows, podcasts, TV shows and films, the higher up the contestant went, the bigger the media star he became, the more prospects he had.
- Yeah, thank you. - but the Widow's generous offer from Peter had evaporated all his fervour, and he was a little dejected.